"Patrick Bailey has been the Giants' primary catcher for a few years now and is considered a renowned defender, having won the last two National League Gold Glove Awards for catcher."
"Entering 2026, Bailey had batted .230 in his three MLB seasons and produced some highlight moments at the plate."
"This year, the streaky hitter has come out of the gates ice-cold, with just six hits - all singles - and three walks in 44 plate appearances."
"It's gotten so bad that Giants beat reporter John Shea of the San Francisco Standard wrote a story contemplating whether Bailey should give up switch-hitting to focus on his left-handed swing only."
Patrick Bailey, the primary catcher for the San Francisco Giants, is facing challenges with his batting performance, having a .230 average over three MLB seasons. Despite being a strong defender and winning two Gold Glove Awards, Bailey has started the 2026 season poorly, with only six hits and a .351 OPS, ranking him near the bottom of hitters. Meanwhile, Daniel Susac, a new addition, is performing well, creating competition for Bailey's starting role.
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